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HT05 UZW

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,731 mi
Last recorded122,731 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 UZW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 122,731 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 120,388 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 114,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 114,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 105,268 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing smooth

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip rubber wearing smooth

Pass 5 Jul 2022 101,606 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust box outer skin corroded

nearside and offside rear leaf spring corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2022 101,605 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust box outer skin corroded

nearside and offside rear leaf spring corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 98,400 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 95,546 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 90,904 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 85,035 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 85,035 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 78,867 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 72,698 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2014 62,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 56,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 50,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,805 miles

N/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 40,805 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 30,637 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 23,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 18,313 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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HT05 UZW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HT05 UZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HT05 UZW registered?

HT05 UZW is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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The MOT history for HT05 UZW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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